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The doll, originally released in October last year as part of the Barbie Music Series, was re-released this week. But bad news for fans: it’s already sold out. Stevie Nicks, the former Fleetwood Mac member and prominent solo artist, surprised attendees at one of her tour dates last year by revealing that she had been collaborating with Mattel for a year to mould a Barbie doll in her likeness.

The finished article, which retailed at $55 (€50.80), sold out rapidly from Mattel’s website, with anyone else looking for the limited release doll having to go their own way on the second hand collectibles market. But this week, those hoping for a second chance to buy this Gold Dust Woman were suddenly in luck.



Mattel announced that the figurine was being given a limited re-stock. According to Mattel’s online shop, the unfortunately now sold-out Stevie Nicks Barbie “wears a beguiling black dress inspired by the legendary Rumours album cover and holds her iconic tambourine.” It also specifies that a stand is included, because just like the rest of her anatomically compromised sisters, but very unlike Nicks herself – who has enjoyed an immeasurably successful solo career post-Fleetwood Mac – this “Queen of Rock and Roll” Barbie avatar “cannot stand alone”.

Like many other prominent toy manufacturers, Mattel is increasingly conscious of the market’s appetite for celebrity collaborations. The company recently released a line of Barbies inspired by , headlined by su.

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